LIBBS Assessment 2

CRN:

Name of Lecturer:

Names of group members:

Research topic:

Focused research question:

Question/Activity

Your response

A. Narrowed topic

B. The focused research question

C. Your argumentative thesis statement

D. Keyword(s), phrases or concepts expressed in your thesis statement

E. State the name of the library of the online catalogue selected.

Nalis

F. List 3 possible access points/fields that can be used to conduct your catalogue search.

Title, subject, author

G. Do a basic search and write the number of results retrieved.

68

H. Go to the advanced search. Write down:

1. the exact search phrase and advanced search techniques (Boolean operators, truncation, etc.) used.

2. number of results retrieved.

1. Hip Hop music

2.9

I. Select one (1) book and justify its selection by explaining its relevance to your research topic. Perform the following tasks to assist you in doing this:

· Locate the book on the library shelves OR try to locate your selected title in Google Books, Amazon.com, or the like.

· Scan OR copy & paste the contents pages into your document.

· Peruse the contents pages and identify at least 2 topic-specific chapters OR read the back cover or inside flap.

1. How does the selected book relate to your thesis statement?

2. In 5 or more sentences explain what additional information the book may contribute to your research on the topic.

1. Jay Z THE Biography OF A HIP HOP ICON

2. Amazon.com

1. Hot and Strong

2. Street Life

This book relates to the thesis statement because it speaks about Jay Z who grew up in a depressed area and Hip Hop positively influences him, to become success Businessman, extremely creative hip hop artist.

The additional information this book offers is the fact how thought Jay Z life via Hip Hop positive , he inspired, motivated and empowered others such as Kanye West, and many others who also grew up in poor depressed areas in America

J. Evaluate:

Read the information on evaluating resources at the following link http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/skill26.htm

Then use the evaluation worksheet at http://gethelp.library.upenn.edu/PORT/evaluate/worksheet.html

to help you evaluate the book you have selected.

Author: Jeff Burlingame

Publisher: Enslow Publishers , Inc.

Purpose: the book, contents and preface clear speaks about the struggles Jay Z endure living in a depressed area in America, but how Hip Hop was his way out of the struggles and made him who he became today, which clearly line up with our thesis statement about the positive influence of hip hop pn pur youths

Scope: The scope of this book is indicated by its title: Jay Z THE Biography OF A HIP HOP ICON. A Hip Hop icon, clearly showing how Hip Hop motivated, inspired and positively influence Jay Z into becoming a icon through Hip Hop and biography which speaks about his life journey into becoming a Hip Hop icon from start to end. The word Icon also shows how he through Hip Hop have became a inspiration and motivation for others, which includes youth in depressed areas in America.

Currency: This book clearly shows the relevant and current events to back up our thesis statement. When it was published was also clearly outlined

2-3 sentences about the credibility of source: The book was written by an NAACP image Award for outstanding literature works winner. He also wrote Award winning biographies books on Jesse Owens and many others that in itself makes this book credible.

K. Cite:

Create a citation in APA/MLA/Chicago format for your selected book.

Burlingame, J. (2014). Jay Z THE Biography OF A HIP HOP ICON. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publisher. Inc.

Question / Activity

Your response

A. Narrowed topic

Hip Hop Music amongst Youth youths

B. The focused research question

How does hip hop affect youth in a positive way?

C. Your argumentative thesis statement.

Hip Hop music has a positive effect among the youth in depressed areas because it promotes employment, creativity, entrepreneurship, therefore it should be encouraged.

D. Keyword(s), phrases or concepts expressed in your thesis statement.

Positive influence, employment, creativity, entrepreneurship , Hip Hop,

E. Create an appropriate search string.

Hip Hop not youths and positive influence and employment and entrepreneurship and creativity

F. State the name of the subject-specific database that you selected.

Music and the Arts

G. Do a basic search and write the number of results retrieved.

7,001

H. Go to the advanced search. Write down:

1) the exact search string and advanced search techniques (Boolean operators, truncation, limiters, etc.) used.

2) the number of results retrieved.

1.Hip Hop and entrepreneurship.

Search Modes and Expanders; Boolean/Phrase

January 2000 to December 2014. English language. Full text and scholarly [peer reviewed] Journal.

2. 5 hits

I. Locate one (1) full-text scholarly journal article and explain its relevance to your research topic by doing the following:

· Peruse the list of results paying attention to the abstracts accompanying the articles.

· Select an article appropriate to your research topic and print OR copy & paste the first page of the article.

1. How does the selected journal article relate to your thesis statement?

2. In 5 or more sentences, provide a brief summary of the content on the first page of the article. If necessary, you may go on to the 2nd page.

1. Social Entrepreneurship in Youth Culture: Morganics, Russell Simmons and Emile “XY?” Jansen.

2.

J. Evaluate:

Use the evaluation worksheet at http://gethelp.library.upenn.edu/PORT/evaluate/worksheet.html

to evaluate the periodical article you have selected.

· Author:

· Source:

· Purpose:

· Scope:

· Currency:

· Relevance: 2-3 sentences why the scholarly journal article is valuable for supporting your research topic or perspective

K. Cite:

Create a citation in APA/MLA/Chicago format for your selected journal article.

Question/Activity

Your response

A. Narrowed topic

B. The focused research question

C. Your argumentative thesis statement.

D. List the keyword(s)/ phrases or concepts expressed in your thesis statement

E. Create an appropriate the search string.

F. State the name of the search engine OR subject directory that you have selected.

G. Explain your preferred choice between a search engine or subject directory. State the differences you would expect in the results retrieved.

H. Do a basic search and write the number of results retrieved.

H. Go to the advanced search. Write down:

1) the exact search string and advanced search techniques (Boolean operators, truncation, limiters, etc.) used.

2) the number of results retrieved.

1.

2.

I. Locate one (1) Web site from your search results that is appropriate to your research topic and print OR copy & paste the home page.

1. How does the Web site that you have selected relate to your thesis statement?

2. In 5 or more sentences, paraphrase any portion of a web page on the site that provides additional information in support your argument.

1.

2.

I. Evaluate:

Read and use the evaluation worksheet at

http://www.pensacolachs.org/webpages/capplications/files/Evaluating_sites.doc

to evaluate the web page that you have selected.

· Author:

· Purpose:

· Design:

· Content:

· Bias:

Relevance: 2-3 sentences why the web page is valuable for supporting your research topic or perspective

J. Cite:

Create a citation in APA/MLA/Chicago format for the Web page that you selected.

Working Bibliography: